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Lot# 7380 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7380 Brasil

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    1850: 60 r. black, a vertical pair with large margins all round but with two scissor cuts on opening, used on reverse of 1861 cover from Porto Alegre to Paris, tied by transit cds of "Geral da Corte / Brazil" (Dec 8) in black and by oval "INSUFFICIENTE" (rate at this date to France was 280 reis). Further strike of Rio datestamp on obverse and carried by the RMSP "Oneida" to London with front showing Calais entry marking (Jan 3, 1862) in red and handstruck '8' décimes due marking in black. A scarce and attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold